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At its best, the Flyer Forum continues to be a valuable resource for the General Aviation community

It is a place where flyers of all experience levels can meet to discuss and exchange up-to-date undistorted...

I’m currently in the midst of my PPL and have been recording the lessons for my own review, however, I’d like to add cockpit audio into the mix so I can review instructor feedback properly. I noticed a couple of days ago that our aircraft are fitted...

Hi all.
I'm looking at replacing the lower undercarriage legs on my jodel D112.
Sandalwoodservices sell one. The other POA.
Not sure if they are still trading.
I want to replace the legs as the toed in one's fitted are chewing up my very expensive...

I believe my altimeter is 3 millibar (100’ ish) wrong.

Comparing with others in the hangar, by setting each one to 0 feet, gives a different QFE on the sub scale. Mine is around 100’ low.

There’s a small screw next the the knurled knob which...

I'm looking to replace my undercarriage legs on my Jodel D112 this winter with straight legs as the tyre wear is horrendous on tarmac.
I'm looking to buy a set or get a pair made.
Does anyone know where I could get engineering drawings for the...

Where is the best place to get new Carb floats
Understand the free swap is finished?
Engine running a bit rough and definitely leaking a small amount of fuel from Port carb
Will whip them out and weigh them tomorrow
The floats that is

Does anyone know the crimp connector used on the 3 pins to rear of rpm gauge? It’s almost like a female bullet crimp, but much smaller

Not sure if weather questions belong here, but it is a technical question!

Other than 'the pressure contours are close together', is there a means of estimating forecast wind speed from the pressure gradient on a synoptic chart (e.g. I'm interested...

Hello,

I was flying at the weekend and noticed my Apple Watch 7 seems to have a pretty accurate way of reporting altitude. Not sure if it’s gps or inbuilt barometer.

Was curious what apps are out there to make use of smart watch when flying. I...

We're looking to surface mount a tablet holder on our panel. Currently we have a RAM ball mounted and use an arm + Tab-Tite holder, but would like a neater, less bulky solution. Ideal setup would be:

* easy to remove tablet from holder (we use a...

Does anyone recognise this and can tell me what model it is so I can get hold of a manual? I think it may be a Funke.

Decided to replace my Funke ATR500 radio and replace it with the ATR833S today to comply with the new regulations soon to come into force. Having already submitted my 20% rebate claim and the necessary paperwork it looked like this should be fairly...

Hi all, just idly wondering what is required to change the prop on a CofA plane for one with a different pitch, so from a climb prop to a cruise.

Does this require a specific STC for the aircraft? The engine? I assume the noise certificate will...

Just a heads up that Piper have issued a new SB calling for the replacement of the U/C mounting hardware every 2000hrs/7yrs. To be scheduled for next check or 100hrs TIS.

SB1375

Link here:

Hi We are looking at removing the traditional AI from our Piper Warrior and replacing it with a Garmin G5 AI.

Can anyone recommend an avionics installer or quote a price for this. Aircraft is based at Blackbushe.

Thanks

Not sure if correct forum, so please feel free to move if not.

I have an old Bose X headset, which still (miraculously), works, but not for much longer I fear.

The cable from the cups down to the control box is very frayed. I’ve previously...

Afternoon all.

David here - newbie - currently done 16 hours in a PA28 Warrior.

They flying club I'm with has a couple of headsets with some minor faults, and as I come from a technical background. I said I'd try and help get them fixed.

However...

I may be about to announce to the world that I'm thick, but here goes :D
When I was a kid in the back of the car I used to hold my hand out the window and see that when I lifted my hand at the wrist my hand shot up in the wind and the same in...

Wingtip lighting... a controversial topic in some areas, as many will point out "you're not a 737, they're not mandated, and they won't be seen anyway"

However... as a vanity project hidden under the guise of improved safety through...

The ILS display on SkyDemon cuts off at 500 feet.

I seem to recall someone I didn't know showing me an app on his phone which provided guidance down to zero feet. I've had a rummage around since then but app stores are like the Wild West and I've...

Hi there,

I'm just about to start flight school and i've purchased a headset. I found a deal that was too good to pass up on Ebay and grabbed a David Clark One-X however it's the XM model with a U174 plug.

A quick search online brought up a list...

Is there anyone on here who can advise on the degree of 'coupling' achievable between a legacy (= 'kin ancient) Piper Autocontrol 111 (wing leveller) autopilot and a Garmin GNS 430W please?

Our autopilot has recently been repaired and functions...

Hi - can anyone advise me how to get started with mobile nav equipment. I have a SD sub and I'll be running it on a tablet with GPS...do I need to plug this into the a/c or will it work without? I'm also thinking of buying a yoke ram mount (I'll be...

Hi,

Flying earlier this week I noticed a red dot on the Weather tab on SD. It was also on my more experienced copilot's iPad and we didn't know what it was and there's nothing I can see in the manual. We were connected to Sky Echo but I don't think...

Hey,

Anyone else ordered or using one, I’ve been after a portable/digital co detector for a while and with the 20% off I thought why not…

Them paper disc things seem useless

I’m always convinced I’m being slowly killed when cruising and not...

Is there anybody in the UK producing fibreglass type wheel spats? I'm in need of a set to go over a larger than standard wheel!

Harry Metcalfe has just featured this on his 2021 roundup video in his garage

At 99RON and Zero Ethanol I wonder if it could help those with issues when not using MOGAS powered aircraft over the winter?

Yes it's a tad pricey but, compared to...

I’m installing a KRT2 panel Mount radio. Debating a premade harness or going it myself (I’d have a reasonable level of competency with soldering). Has anybody gone through the process themselves? Any suggestions/ experiences with the KRT2?

Hi Folks,

Has anyone managed to fit either of the Garmin G5/GI275 replacement instruments in the HSI position and connect to this Navomatic 300A autopilot?
The G5 install manual does not list the 300A as being compatible but the 300 and 300B seems...

My Group own a Cessna F182 Q. 1980 Reims built, Serial No 0157.
We experienced heavy nosewheel shimmy and traced the fault to split O Rings in the cylinder and loss of fluid. It appears that the F182 has a different damper to the USA C182Q....

Hey

Hoping to have a couple hours on a Turbo Arrow before Xmas, has landing gear and wobble prop.

Aside from the POH what’s good to read to get better knowledge on the ground to save time in the air?

Thanks

Hi

Had a look and couldn’t find anything but I’m carp at searching.

Does anyone know or can point me to where I could find some data on the co2 generated from burning 100LL, I’m looking from the POV of working out a cost to offset.

Thanks

Hi
Looking to upgrade from our old handheld Icom a6e to a panel mount.
What are peoples thoughts on the Trig TY91 vs the Funke ZATR833s
About £300 difference in cost, so not a huge difference

Cheers

Edit: Not sure if breaking GA only rule. But it is aviation related.

Hi, saw this at Duxford recently. It is a Strikemaster, (weaponised Provost).

I guess this stuff on the wing upsets the airflow but what's the point of that?
I reasized the...

Does anyone know where I can get a mechanical tacho (VDO) overhauled/calibrated in the UK.
This is for a permit aircraft, not a C of A one if that makes a difference. Thanks

Hi

I’m struggling to find a suitable case and wonder if anyone has any suggestions ideally need to tick these boxes:

-can mount to yoke
-can still use pencil2 to stick/charge on the side
- provides decent protection when using outside the...

Probably been posted before. But I'm always surprised what is available freely on YouTube.

I have an ancient Solar GPS. It is a black box measuring 2.5 " x 2" with a solar panel on the front and three buttons on top. There is a charger and a place for the charger cable.

Fuzion SiRF star III is inscribed on one side and Model...

This is more about vintage motorbikes than aviation, but I suspect that my answer may only be 'mogas from an airfield.

I've only just come alive to the danger that my winter-stored bikes are in from ethanol in unleaded. It was the introduction of...

Hi,

Quick question about logging night hours, let’s say you have a flight which starts before official night “30mins after sunset” but ends at night.

If most of the flight is at night would I log it as a night flight.

For example planning a...

A forced landing last week unfortunately led to the Continental C90 on my Jodel being written-off, and it looks as if the aircraft may not be economical to repair based on replacing this along with some other damage incurred. It seems that I can get...

Can anyone recommend a source/retailer where I can obtain fabric by the metre appropriate for aircraft seat covering / side panel upholstery?

I'm planning to replace the aged and tatty cushions and fabric in our permit microlight but keep getting...

My brake fluid is red in colour. Can I therefore simply add red brake fluid to top it up, are the two or more different types of red fluid, or can I simply add any brake fluid to top it off?

Hi all,
I’ve recently started my training at my local flight school & my flight instructor has recommended I get my own headset.
I’ve come across Aerotion Aviation headsets & while I can’t see many reviews of them online, what I can see is...

After fitting an engine monitor, analysis of the data is suggesting a possible induction leak, as the manifold pressure (MAP) is reading around 16in on tick over (1100rpm). Apparently is should be 12-14. We suspect it might be a leak around the...

Hi.
I look after a motor glider with a Rotax 912s.
Recently we have had issues when starting from cold.
Once it has started , it runs faultlessly.
I have checked the spark plugs, I've operated them to see if I am getting a good spark.
I am.
I have...

Hi All,

Does anyone know if it's possible to get P-Mags tested and serviced in the UK? Looks like one of mine is duff but don't really want to send it all the way back to the US if that can be avoided.

Thanks

Hi all

On my newly purchased Jodel D112. When I push it back in the hangar, the brakes on both sides bind.
Almost to the point of not moving at all.
I have had both wheels off today. Cleaned up the brakes and wheels.
Nothing obvious.
I've greased...

Can someone give me a part number for this please? It is the cork gasket from the top of a mechanical fuel pump on the Continental O-200 engine in my permit Bolkow Junior. It may possibly be AF6160PK which I can order from LAS in batches of 10, but...

I have encountered an odd issue with a Bose A20.

We have had two aircraft where the microphone sockets have gone bad and so I replaced them. I tested them with a number of headsets (including my own Bose A20) and all was good.

A colleague has a...

Hi all,

I am looking at buying a couple of these headsets (SEHT SH30-10) for passenger use but noticed that they are missing the 3.5mm external audio jacks present in so much of the competition (like the rugged air RA200). While nice to have for...